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The U.S. Army Quiz
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The U.S. Army is the most powerful fighting force on earth. Think you know what it takes to score big and fight this military might? Take the quiz to see!
Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Can You Answer All of These Questions About the US Military?
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The Department of Defense maintains the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Together, these branches constitute one of the most powerful militaries the world has ever seen. What do you really know about America's military?
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
92% of People Can't Identify This WWII Military Equipment From a Photo! Can You?
Quite often, the brave men and women who put their lives on the line in WWII only had each other and their gear to count on. If you consider yourself a WWII expert, how many pieces of WWII military equipment do you think you can identify from just one photo? Take our quiz and find out!
How Much Do You Know About Military Boot Camp?
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Civilians don’t go straight from street clothes into combat. First, they must train to be soldiers, and it all begins with boot camp. What do you really know about United States Army basic training?
Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?
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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
How Silly String Works
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In December 2006, news agencies reported that American and British troops in Iraq had developed an inventive method for finding tripwires: spraying Silly String. Find out how Silly String works.